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Officials and residents during a joint exercise to destroy illicit beverages in eastern province. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura
Crime

‎Eastern Province: Crackdown on illicit alcohol sees over 100 public servants sanctioned

Friday, August 07, 2026
The biotechnology company said on Tuesday, August 4, that the first volunteers in Canada had received the vaccine, known as mRNA-1469
Health

First human trial begins for Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Thousands of youths that are undergoing a rehabilitation training at Iwawa Rehabitation Cenre in Rutsiro. Courtesy
Health

Over 95% of youth in rehab centres linked to alcohol abuse - minister

Sunday, August 02, 2026
Uganda's health ‌minister declared the country Ebola-free on Tuesday, July 28. Courtesy
Health

Uganda announces end of Ebola outbreak

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
This six-month fellowship is aimed at final-year PhD candidates and recent PhD graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa. The placement runs from January 2027 at World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C
Education

Seven scholarships, fellowships and grants open to Rwandans this August

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Security officers and district officials during an event to destroy illicit drinks in Gasabo. At least 44 people have died after consuming illicit alcoholic drinks between January and June this year. File
Editorial

Govt should take tough stance against illicit alcohol

Friday, July 10, 2026
Security officers and district officials during an event to destroy illicit drinks in Gasabo. At least 44 people have died after consuming illicit alcoholic drinks between January and June this year. File
Health

Illicit alcohol linked to over 40 deaths in six months, health minister says

Thursday, July 09, 2026
DR Congo and Uganda are countries that declared Ebola outbreak. Courtesy

The missing link in building public trust amid epidemic threats

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Medics inside IRCAD Africa Campus in Kigali on October 6, 2023. The $32 million state-of-the-art facility stands as the continent's premier center for training and research in minimally invasive surgery.

A sovereign bet on science could save millions of lives

Thursday, June 25, 2026
French health authorities announced on Wednesday, June 24, the detection of the first case of Ebola on French soil.
Health

France confirms first Ebola case

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
State Ministe Usta Kaitesi and British High Commissioner Alison Thorpe toast during celebrations marking the official birthday of King Charles III at the British Residence in Kigali on Thursday, June 18. Courtesy
International

Rwanda, UK reaffirm strong bilateral ties

Friday, June 19, 2026
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda has reached nearly 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths.
Health

WHO: Ebola outbreak 'not a pandemic emergency'

Wednesday, May 20, 2026